The Effects of Televison on Behaviors Social Attitudes and Health in Children
The Effects of Television on Behaviors, Social Attitudes and
Health in Children
Television influences behaviors, social attitudes and physical health especially in children. Children today spend more time watching television than on any other single leisure activity. In fact, studies have shown that "the average child spends more time in front of the television than in school" (Clarke and Kurte-Coastes, 1997). There are a variety of influences that children gain from watching too much television. The …
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